You've heard it all before, right? Complaints about retailers who put up Christmas decorations by Halloween, the commercialization of a religious holiday, and the stress and exhaustion (and emptied checkbook) caused by hunting down "the perfect" holiday gifts. I'm not sure how you handle it all,...
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12 Months of Beauty Products–August Edition
Everyone welcome Katherine back with her ongoing year of testing the so-called "Beauty Product Top Picks." Hard to believe that summer is almost over. While I am sad to see it end, I do look forward to the school year routines. I'm also a sucker for fall clothes, cooler weather, and heavier food....
5 Ways to Usher in Summer Fun
WOO HOO, it's June! Time to enjoy the good weather. Kids love summer because school is out and every day becomes a "play" day. Adults...not so much. We still have work to do, housework to deal with, and all those other responsibilities that kids don't realize go hand-in-hand with the alleged...
Historical Romance Brought to Life
I've just returned from a whirlwind trip to London. In three and a half days, I squeezed in sight-seeing all around the city, plus trips to the Cotswolds, Bath, and Stonehenge. Suffice to say, my Fitbit got quite the workout! Those of you who have been following this blog (or, more particularly,...
“Promposals:” A Good Thing or Not?
It's that time of year again: Prom season! Some things haven't changed throughout the decades, like mothers and daughters going shopping for the perfect dress and shoes. Of course, gone are the flouncy princess dresses of yore. I still remember my purple silk-organza gown, with its ruffled,...
12 Months of Beauty, Part 4
Hey Ho…Katherine here with the beauty updates on the two new products I mentioned back in March. With spring here and summer knocking on our doors, I have found the perfect razor for you gals. After over a month of using the SCHICK HYDRO SILK TRIMSTYLE, I’ve had a while to get acquainted with...
The Joy of Celebrating Romance Readers
I confess, I'm in a great mood despite the fact that snow is falling outside. Yes, snow in April. Needless to say, spring weather in New England is unpredictable. But I digress. My point is that I can deal with the snow because I'm still riding the high from the weekend thanks to dozens of...
Awards–What Do They Mean?
Yesterday was a monumental day in the world of romance authors, for some more than others. The Romance Writers of America announced the finalists is its annual RITA (published authors) and Golden Heart (unpublished authors) contests. Alas, my books did not make the cut. But in all honestly, I had...